Theatre Team Leader - Scrub

37.5 hours per week (Some unsocial hours). 6 Months - Secondment. Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum. Closing Date: 18th February 2026. Interview Date: TBC. This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. Previous applicants need not apply. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

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Role summary

Are you looking to further your career and embrace a peri-operative role with a commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our service users within our busy Theatres? We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, adaptable and self-motivated Band 6 Theatre Team Leader with Scrub and Recovery skills. To provide exemplary care of patients within the perioperative and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre. To support the Senior Team Leaders/Theatre Manager to manage a team of practitioners ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of Perioperative care. To take responsibility for the day-to-day operational and resource management of the clinical area. To take the lead for specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Senior Team Leaders. Acts as a leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by more junior qualified staff, unqualified staff and student nurses/ODPs in the perioperative team. To take responsibility for operational and financial resource management, as delegated by Senior Team Leaders / Theatre Manager. To deputise for the Senior Team Leaders in their absence.

In conjunction with the Professional Development Team, (Theatres), assist with the training & development programmes for the following staff: Preceptorship of Newly Qualified Practitioners; Training & Development programmes Registered Practitioners; Return to Practice staff; Mentorship of Nursing/ODP students/ODP Apprenticeship/Nursing Associate; Mentorship/Training & Development programmes Support Worker.

Our Vision & Values

Here At George Eliot Our Vision To Excel At Patient Care Takes Centre Stage. An Ever Evolving Clinically-led Acute Service Provider We Are On a Journey To Continually Provide High Quality, Safe And Responsive Services Delivered By Inspiring, Friendly And Compassionate Staff Who Share Our Corporate Values Which Underpin Everything We Do. Our Values Are Not Just Words On a Piece Of Paper, They Bond Us Together, Reflect Our Ambition And Shape Who We Are: Effective Open Communication, Excellence and safety in everything we do, Challenge but support, Expect respect and dignity, Local health that inspires confidence.

Benefits

On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Clinical

Deliver a high standard of perioperative care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base. To provide skilled clinical assistance to the anaesthetic and recovery teams. Undertakes and document comprehensive, systematic and accurate perioperative care assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate. Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and wellbeing of patients in their care. Leads a perioperative team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift. Working within the NMC/HCPC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations. Maintain a good standard of communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues. To ensure 24-hour cover, working rotational shifts to include earlies, lates, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines. Promote good working relationships within the perioperative teams providing appropriate advice and support. Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques.

Managerial

Ensure that all staff working within the Policies, Procedures of the Trust in line with NMC/HCPC Guidelines. Ensure that adequate resources are available to meet the needs of the patients. Assist with the management of the department resources in an efficient and effective manner. Ensure that all equipment for patient use is kept in good working order. Ensure that adequate skill mix is available to meet the needs of the patients. Planning the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills. Make every effort to remedy deficits should they arise. If deficits are irresolvable contacting the appropriate Senior Staff for support. Support Senior Team Leader in ensuring that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and report to Theatre Manager. Be conversant with all Trust Emergency Procedures. Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment. Deputise for the Senior Team Leader. As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.

Educational and Training

Maintaining a positive attitude to continuing professional education to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for safe and effective perioperative practice. Maintaining standards by ensuring that evidenced based practice underpins all health care interventions. Participate in Trust Appraisal System. Possess a clear understanding of Clinical Governance in relation to standards. In collaboration with the Senior Team Leader and the Theatres Professional Development Team, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place. Facilitate the development of perioperative practice founded on up-to-date information and research. Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning. Undertake training sessions in theatre environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care in patients using appropriate audit tools. To take responsibility for professional development including Statutory and Mandatory training for self and others as per Trust policy.

Professional

Ensures that the Senior Team Leader/Theatre Manager is informed of any professional concerns at the earliest opportunity. Ensure that Revalidation requirements for NMC/HCPC Registration are adhered to. Ensures current registration with NMC/HCPC of all Registered Practitioners. To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment promoting a professional approach to leadership.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.